Apricot-Lime Glazed Shrimp

from Family Circle

Apricot-Lime Glazed Shrimp
Servings: 4 Prep 15 mins Cook 15 mins Grill 6 mins

Ingredients

  • 1 cup rice
  • 1/2 pound snow peas, trimmed
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
  • 1/2 cup apricot preserves
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 1/2 pounds jumbo shrimp (about 24), shelled and deveined

Make It

1. Cook rice following package directions, about 15 minutes. Meanwhile, bring a medium pot of lightly salted water to a boil; add snow peas and cook 4 minutes. Drain and toss with cooked rice, olive oil and cilantro.

2. Combine apricot preserves, soy sauce, lime juice and red pepper flakes. Stir 4 tablespoons of the mixture into rice. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.

3. Heat a gas grill to medium-high or the coals in a charcoal grill to medium-hot. Lightly coat grill rack with oil or nonstick cooking spray. Reserve 2 tablespoons of the apricot mixture. Brush remaining mixture on shrimp and grill 2 to 3 minutes per side or until cooked through.

4. Serve shrimp with rice and reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts

Servings Per Recipe: 4; Amount Per Serving: cal. (kcal): 487, Fat, total (g): 5, chol. (mg): 252, sat. fat (g): 1, carb. (g): 72, fiber (g): 2, pro. (g): 33, sodium (mg): 752, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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